B.Sc. Nursing university comparison
Compare fees, teaching medium, city, hostel, recognition, and admission details to understand which university may suit you better.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | $915 | $4,644 |
| Duration | 4 years | 4 years |
| City | Hamburg, Germany | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| University type | Public | Public |
| Teaching medium | German |
Fees and admission
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)
Annual fee: $915. Teaching medium: German. Intake months: October.
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU)
Annual fee: $4,644. Teaching medium: English. Intake months: September.
Student life and support
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)
Hamburg has a competitive housing market — begin searching immediately upon receiving an admission confirmation, ideally 3–4 months before the October start. Accommodation options: (1) Studierendenwerk Hamburg dormitories (Studentenwohnheim): EUR 250–400/month — best value, includes communal utilities, but limited availability. Apply online at studierendenwerk-hamburg.de as early as possible — dorm places fill months before semester start. (2) Wohngemeinschaft (WG — shared apartment): EUR 400–650/month per room — the most popular student option. Find via WG-Gesucht.de, Immoscout24.de, or university notice boards. Hamburg WG culture is well-established; Indian students regularly find shared apartments in Wandsbek, Altona, Barmbek, and Eimsbüttel. (3) Private studio apartments: EUR 700–1,100/month — most expensive, typically not necessary for students. The HAW Hamburg Berliner Tor campus is centrally located with U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and bus access — transport to any part of Hamburg is fully covered by the semester ticket included in the EUR 397 contribution. Students Traffic provides Hamburg accommodation guidance and pre-arrival connection with existing Indian students.
HAW Hamburg provides: International Office (visa guidance, accommodation, administrative registration), weBuddy programme (German student buddy for incoming international students), student union AStA (events, clubs, cultural activities), mental health and counselling services, career centre, and academic advising. The myHAW portal (myhaw.haw-hamburg.de) manages all applications and enrolment communications. HAW Hamburg's Department of Nursing and Management maintains small class sizes (relative to the 60-seat intake), enabling direct student-professor contact. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility assessment across all 6 entry pathways, German language preparation guidance and partner network, APS Certificate application management, uni-assist VPD application and document preparation, HAW Hamburg partner hospital application strategy and interview preparation (in German), myHAW online application submission and document verification, blocked account (Sperrkonto) setup guidance, German national visa document preparation and VFS Global appointment coordination, pre-departure orientation (Hamburg life, climate, Indian community, arrival checklist), and post-arrival support (Ausländerbehörde, health insurance, banking).
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Compare fees, teaching medium, city, hostel, recognition, and admission details to understand which university may suit you better.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | $915 | $4,644 |
| Duration | 4 years | 4 years |
| City | Hamburg, Germany | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| University type | Public | Public |
| Teaching medium | German |
Fees and admission
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)
Annual fee: $915. Teaching medium: German. Intake months: October.
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU)
Annual fee: $4,644. Teaching medium: English. Intake months: September.
Student life and support
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)
Hamburg has a competitive housing market — begin searching immediately upon receiving an admission confirmation, ideally 3–4 months before the October start. Accommodation options: (1) Studierendenwerk Hamburg dormitories (Studentenwohnheim): EUR 250–400/month — best value, includes communal utilities, but limited availability. Apply online at studierendenwerk-hamburg.de as early as possible — dorm places fill months before semester start. (2) Wohngemeinschaft (WG — shared apartment): EUR 400–650/month per room — the most popular student option. Find via WG-Gesucht.de, Immoscout24.de, or university notice boards. Hamburg WG culture is well-established; Indian students regularly find shared apartments in Wandsbek, Altona, Barmbek, and Eimsbüttel. (3) Private studio apartments: EUR 700–1,100/month — most expensive, typically not necessary for students. The HAW Hamburg Berliner Tor campus is centrally located with U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and bus access — transport to any part of Hamburg is fully covered by the semester ticket included in the EUR 397 contribution. Students Traffic provides Hamburg accommodation guidance and pre-arrival connection with existing Indian students.
HAW Hamburg provides: International Office (visa guidance, accommodation, administrative registration), weBuddy programme (German student buddy for incoming international students), student union AStA (events, clubs, cultural activities), mental health and counselling services, career centre, and academic advising. The myHAW portal (myhaw.haw-hamburg.de) manages all applications and enrolment communications. HAW Hamburg's Department of Nursing and Management maintains small class sizes (relative to the 60-seat intake), enabling direct student-professor contact. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility assessment across all 6 entry pathways, German language preparation guidance and partner network, APS Certificate application management, uni-assist VPD application and document preparation, HAW Hamburg partner hospital application strategy and interview preparation (in German), myHAW online application submission and document verification, blocked account (Sperrkonto) setup guidance, German national visa document preparation and VFS Global appointment coordination, pre-departure orientation (Hamburg life, climate, Indian community, arrival checklist), and post-arrival support (Ausländerbehörde, health insurance, banking).
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B.Sc. Nursing
Compare Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) and Vilnius University by fees, teaching medium, city, recognition, and admission details for Indian students.
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Compare European University of Tirana (UET) and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) by fees, teaching medium, city, recognition, and admission details for Indian students.
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Compare Humber Polytechnic and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) by fees, teaching medium, city, recognition, and admission details for Indian students.
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| Recognition | German State-Accredited — Fachhochschule, Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, Pflegeberufegesetz (PflBG 2020) Compliant — Federal German Nursing Act, Double Qualification: BSc + Berufserlaubnis als Pflegefachkraft (State Nursing Licence), EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Automatic Professional Recognition Across 27 EU Member States, EU Blue Card Eligible — Nursing Shortage Occupation (lower salary threshold applies), 18-Month Post-Study Work Permit — Job Seeker Residence Permit (Section 20 AufenthG), TVöD-P Collective Bargaining — Structured Annual Salary Increases in Public Hospitals | WHO Collaborating Centre — One of Only 5 for Nursing in Europe, SKVC Accredited — Lithuanian Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency (last evaluated June 2022; next 2028), EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Automatic Professional Qualifications Recognition across 27 EU countries, 240 ECTS — Bologna Process Compliant (EU standard for 4-year nursing bachelor's), Erasmus+ Partner — 323 Global University Agreements, QS World Ranking #601–650 (QS WUR By Subject 2026), CGFNS Eligible — USA/Canada NCLEX-RN pathway, EUA Member — European University Association |
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Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU)
LSMU operates university dormitories close to the main campus, with monthly costs of EUR 70–200 per person — the most affordable accommodation option in Kaunas and among the cheapest in any EU capital region. Dormitories are renovated and equipped with necessary furniture; bus and trolleybus stops, shops, and daily facilities are nearby. For students preferring private accommodation, shared apartments in Kaunas range from EUR 150–300 per person per month. LSMU's international office and student support services provide accommodation guidance for incoming students. Students Traffic provides a pre-arrival Kaunas accommodation guide and connects new students with existing Indian students at LSMU before departure.
LSMU provides dedicated international student support: orientation programmes, academic tutoring, and psychological counselling services. The LSMU International Affairs Office (study@lsmu.lt) handles admissions queries, TRP guidance, and enrolled-student support. Erasmus+ student networks on campus support international student integration. LSMU provides enrolled students with guidance on TRP renewal processes each year. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility assessment (Class 12 Biology/Chemistry marks, IELTS score, NEET exemption verification), complete DreamApply application management, MEA Apostille coordination for Indian Class 10 and 12 documents, MIGRIS registration and TRP application guidance, VFS Global appointment coordination, pre-departure Kaunas briefing (winter clothing list, dormitory guide, Indian grocery locations), LSMU campus orientation, Indian student network introduction in Kaunas, and post-graduation German Anerkennung and UK NMC pathway guidance.
English |
| Recognition | German State-Accredited — Fachhochschule, Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, Pflegeberufegesetz (PflBG 2020) Compliant — Federal German Nursing Act, Double Qualification: BSc + Berufserlaubnis als Pflegefachkraft (State Nursing Licence), EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Automatic Professional Recognition Across 27 EU Member States, EU Blue Card Eligible — Nursing Shortage Occupation (lower salary threshold applies), 18-Month Post-Study Work Permit — Job Seeker Residence Permit (Section 20 AufenthG), TVöD-P Collective Bargaining — Structured Annual Salary Increases in Public Hospitals | WHO Collaborating Centre — One of Only 5 for Nursing in Europe, SKVC Accredited — Lithuanian Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency (last evaluated June 2022; next 2028), EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Automatic Professional Qualifications Recognition across 27 EU countries, 240 ECTS — Bologna Process Compliant (EU standard for 4-year nursing bachelor's), Erasmus+ Partner — 323 Global University Agreements, QS World Ranking #601–650 (QS WUR By Subject 2026), CGFNS Eligible — USA/Canada NCLEX-RN pathway, EUA Member — European University Association |
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Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU)
LSMU operates university dormitories close to the main campus, with monthly costs of EUR 70–200 per person — the most affordable accommodation option in Kaunas and among the cheapest in any EU capital region. Dormitories are renovated and equipped with necessary furniture; bus and trolleybus stops, shops, and daily facilities are nearby. For students preferring private accommodation, shared apartments in Kaunas range from EUR 150–300 per person per month. LSMU's international office and student support services provide accommodation guidance for incoming students. Students Traffic provides a pre-arrival Kaunas accommodation guide and connects new students with existing Indian students at LSMU before departure.
LSMU provides dedicated international student support: orientation programmes, academic tutoring, and psychological counselling services. The LSMU International Affairs Office (study@lsmu.lt) handles admissions queries, TRP guidance, and enrolled-student support. Erasmus+ student networks on campus support international student integration. LSMU provides enrolled students with guidance on TRP renewal processes each year. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility assessment (Class 12 Biology/Chemistry marks, IELTS score, NEET exemption verification), complete DreamApply application management, MEA Apostille coordination for Indian Class 10 and 12 documents, MIGRIS registration and TRP application guidance, VFS Global appointment coordination, pre-departure Kaunas briefing (winter clothing list, dormitory guide, Indian grocery locations), LSMU campus orientation, Indian student network introduction in Kaunas, and post-graduation German Anerkennung and UK NMC pathway guidance.
